We regularly draw upon high-calibre BSc and MSc graduates to support with short term project assignments.
Feedback from some of our recent graduates:
‘My work included looking at how finance can be "greened", how natural capital assessments are carried out, and assessing supply chain sustainability. I had autonomy on work streams, and could suggest and expand my ideas, while being supported. I developed valuable skills including working to deadlines, leading areas of work, summarising complex information and communicating at pace.’
Rob Paver, BSc graduate, Oxford University 2019 - now in the Civil Service Fast Stream
‘The research I undertook was fascinating, and allowed me to apply my recently acquired skills and knowledge to real life challenges such as quantifying supplier diversity and water neutrality, and valuing a range of corporate social and environmental impacts. It was a fantastic experience to contribute to innovative, important work in a flexible and friendly work environment.’
Maggie Cormack, MSc graduate, Edinburgh University 2018 - now at District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility
‘I gained valuable insight into the sustainability industry and it helped me to apply what I knew about natural capital to a business setting. I developed my data analysis skills, which is invaluable for working in the sector. I really enjoyed my time at Sustain Value and would encourage anyone serious about gaining experience in sustainability to apply.’
Alex Brown, BSc graduate, Durham University 2020 - now a Business Consultant at Connell Consulting
‘Working for Sustain Value alongside my studies contextualised what I was learning and developed valuable skills I could apply in my academic work. The range of projects Sustain Value works on is inspiring and provides unique exposure to both private and public sector consultancy from around the world’.
Ed Beddoes, BSc graduate, Durham University 2020 - now undertaking an MSc
‘Working at Sustain Value while I was an ecological economics graduate student gave me insight into how businesses and institutions understand and measure environmental and social impact. Learning how to distill information and what some of the best practices were was a useful lesson for me both as a student and later on in my own career and research after graduation.’
Monica Rivera, MSc graduate, Edinburgh University 2016 - now Liaison Officer at ABN Amro
‘I have worked on a fascinating variety of assignments, each providing invaluable experience to further a career in environmental sciences. I improved my independent research skills, got involved in client and team meetings, and could add my own insights to projects. I am hugely grateful for the opportunity and encourage any graduate looking to gain similar experience to apply.’
Andy Hurst, BSc Graduate, Exeter University 2020
Are you a graduate?
We regularly seek out graduates to provide ad-hoc project support and undertake internships. Assignments may be just for a few days, weeks or months - and could potentially lead to a full time position.